MFC-J6540DW | Colour Inkjet A3 Multi-Function Printer

Overview

The Business Smart A3 all-in-one you can rely on

The new build design delivers a more robust and easy to operate device, ideal for any office environment. Delivering a professional performance from a space-saving all-in-one, the MFC-J6540DW allows you to stand out with business quality prints, using pigment based inks for sharp black text and vivid colour documents.

The 250 sheet paper tray is ideal for everyday printing up to A3 with an additional rear manual feed slot for added flexibility, allowing you to print on a variety of media types. To help make life a little easier in the office, the 6.8cm touchscreen LCD provides easy navigation to popular features, where users can capture and convert documents using our exclusive Brother Apps and scan to or print from cloud storage apps such as Dropbox, Evernote and Google Drive, for easy digitisation and access to documents on the go.

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Work connected, always

You don’t need to be sat at your desk, or even near the printer to use the MFC-J6540DW. With the range of connectivity options available, you can print anywhere in your house or office – and even from your mobile phone through the Wi-Fi. By downloading the Brother Mobile Connect app, you can access an array of features from sending print jobs to checking your ink levels.

Specification Details

Features and Specifications

Printer type	Colour
Function	Print, Copy and Scan, Fax
Display size	6.8cm Touchscreen LCD
Max paper size	A3
Memory	256MB
Technology	Inkjet

Creative Center	Yes
Easy Scan to Email	Yes
Enlarge Text Copy	Yes
Fax Forward to Cloud	Yes
Note Scan	Yes
Office Doc Creator	Yes
Scan to Mobile	Yes
Scan to Searchable PDF	Yes

Connectivity	Wired Network, Wireless, USB
Local interface	Hi-Speed USB 2.0, 10/100 Base TX (LAN), Wireless 802.11b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct

Supported	AirPrint, Google Cloud Print, iPrint&Scan, Mopria™, Brother Print Service Plug in for Android

2-sided copy	No
Resolution	Flatbed: Up to 1200 x 2400dpi (colour and mono). ADF: Up to 600 x 600dpi (colour and mono)
Speed	16ipm Colour / 25ipm Mono
Enlargement / reduction ratio	25% - 400 %
N in 1	Yes (saves paper by copying two or four pages of your document onto one page of the copy)

Dimensions with carton	681(W) x 561(D) x 423(H) \| 22.6kg
Dimensions without carton	576(W) x 477(D) x 305(H)mm \| 19.8kg

Printing	29 watts
Ready mode	5 watts
Sleep mode	0.9 watts
Off	0.03 watts

Sound pressure	50dB(A) (Approx)

Internet fax	iFax - Fax documents anywhere in the world over the internet without the use of a telephone line. (Requires additional download from solutions centre)
PC Fax	Send faxes directly from your PC & receive directly to your PC
Fax modem	33600 kbps

Contents	Inbox Inks - Up to 350 pages Black, Cyan, Magenta and Yellow, power supply cord, fax line cord, driver software for Windows®, Quick Set-Up Guide (PC interface cable NOT included)

Types and sizes	Standard Tray – Plain, Inkjet, Glossy & Recycled paper (between 64 - 220g/m2, 260/m2 when using Brother BP-71 Glossy Paper) Rear Manual Feed Slot - Plain, Inkjet, Glossy & Recycled paper (between 64 - 220g/m2, 260/m2 when using Brother BP-71 Glossy Paper). Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) – plain & recycled paper (between 64 - 120g/m2)
Weights	Standard Tray - A3, LGR, LGL, A4, LTR, EXE, Folio, A5, A6, Photo(10x15cm), Indexcard(13x20cm), Photo-L(9x13cm), Photo-2L(13x18cm), Com-10, DL Envelope, Monarch, C5, Mexico Legal, India Legal. Rear Manual Feed Slot - A3, LGR, LGL, A4, LTR, EXE, Folio, A5, A6, Photo(10x15cm), Indexcard(13x20cm), Photo-L(9x13cm), Photo-2L(13x18cm), Com-10, DL Envelope, Monarch, C5, Mexico Legal, India Legal. Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) - Width: 105mm to 297mm x Length: 148mm to 431.8mm Scanner Glass -Up to Width: 297mm x Length: 431.8mm

Types and sizes

Standard Tray – Plain, Inkjet, Glossy & Recycled paper (between 64 - 220g/m2, 260/m2 when using Brother BP-71 Glossy Paper) Rear Manual Feed Slot - Plain, Inkjet, Glossy & Recycled paper (between 64 - 220g/m2, 260/m2 when using Brother BP-71 Glossy Paper). Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) – plain & recycled paper (between 64 - 120g/m2)

Weights

Standard Tray - A3, LGR, LGL, A4, LTR, EXE, Folio, A5, A6, Photo(10x15cm), Indexcard(13x20cm), Photo-L(9x13cm), Photo-2L(13x18cm), Com-10, DL Envelope, Monarch, C5, Mexico Legal, India Legal. Rear Manual Feed Slot - A3, LGR, LGL, A4, LTR, EXE, Folio, A5, A6, Photo(10x15cm), Indexcard(13x20cm), Photo-L(9x13cm), Photo-2L(13x18cm), Com-10, DL Envelope, Monarch, C5, Mexico Legal, India Legal. Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) - Width: 105mm to 297mm x Length: 148mm to 431.8mm Scanner Glass -Up to Width: 297mm x Length: 431.8mm

Wi-Fi Direct™	Yes
Wired network	Built in Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX
Wired network security	APOP, SMTP-AUTH, SSL/TLS (IPPS, HTTPS, FTPS, SMTP, POP3, IMAP4), SNMP v3 802.1x (EAP-MD5, EAP-FAST, PEAP, EAP-TLS, EAP-TTLS), Kerberos, IPsec
Wireless applications	Yes
Wireless network	2.4GHz: IEEE 802.11 b/g/n (Infrastructure Mode) IEEE 802.11 g/n (Wi-Fi Direct) \| 5GHz: IEEE 802.11 a/n (Infrastructure Mode) IEEE 802.11 a/n (Wi-Fi Direct)
Wireless network security	WEP 64/128 bit, WPA-PSK (TKIP/AES), WPA2-PSK (TKIP/ AES), WPA3-SAE (AES) *Wi-Fi Direct supports WPA2-PSK (AES) only. APOP, SMTP-AUTH, SSL/TLS (IPPS, HTTPS, FTPS, SMTP, POP3, IMAP4), SNMP v3, 802.1x (EAP-FAST, PEAP, EAP-TLS, EAP-TTLS), Kerberos, IPsec
Wireless setup support	Yes

Software supplied - Mac	OS X v10.14.6/10.15.x/11
Software supplied - Windows	Windows 10 (32 and 64 bit editions) Windows 8 (32 and 64 bit editions) Windows 7 (32 and 64 bit editions) Windows Server 2019, 2016, 2012, 2012R2 and 2008R2 Windows Server 2008 (32 and 64 bit editions)

Paper input	Standard tray - 250 sheets / Single sheet Manual Feed Slot / 50 sheet ADF
Paper output	100

A4 standard print speed	Up to 28 mono and colour pages per minute
Resolution	Up to 1200 × 4800 dpi
Automatic 2 sided print	Yes
Recommended monthly volume	Up to 1,500 pages

2-Sided scan	No
Resolution	Up to 1,200 x 2,400dpi Scan Resolution (optical)
Scan to	Email, Image, File, OCR, USB flash drive, E-mail server, FTP, Network, Web services: Scan direct to Evernote™, Box, Dropbox, Google Drive™, OneDrive, Flickr, Facebook, OneNote
Speed	A4: 25ipm \| A3: 13ipm
Scanner type	CIS

802.1x	Yes
IP filter	Yes
Secure function lock v3	Yes
Secure printing with SSL	Yes

Supported	BSi - Our online open interface is flexible and adaptable to offer catered solutions to meet your office needs. Track and manage your print output with b-guard, our print management software. Our PrintSmart range offers solutions for increased security with SecurePro offering pull printing and enhances visibility and control of print output with CostControl.

High-yield ink cartridges	LC432XL: Black - Up to 3,000 pages. Cyan, Magenta, Yellow - Up to 1,500 pages. Approx. cartridge yield is declared in accordance with ISO/IEC 24711
Standard-yield ink cartridges	LC432: Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow: Up to 550 pages. Approx. cartridge yield is declared in accordance with ISO/IEC 24711

Print from	USB Flash Memory Drive

Print from	Brother Mobile Connect, AirPrint, Brother Print Service Plugin, Mopria™
Scan to	Microsoft Office, Scan to Searchable PDF, Easy Scan to Email, Scan to Mobile App

Rating and Reviews

Customer reviews

Supplies and Accessories

Supplies

LC4323PKS

By choosing these genuine LC432 3-pack ink cartridges containing cyan, magenta, and yellow, you’ll ensure that your printer continues to perform at its very best. Each cartridge prints up to 550 pages (approx. cartridge yield is declared in accordance with ISO/IEC 24711).

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LC4324PKS

By choosing these genuine LC432 4-pack ink cartridges containing black, cyan, magenta, and yellow, you’ll ensure that your printer continues to perform at its very best. Each cartridge prints up to 550 pages (approx. cartridge yield is declared in accordance with ISO/IEC 24711).

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LC432XL3PKS

By choosing these genuine LC432XL 3-pack high-yield ink cartridges containing cyan, magenta, and yellow, you’ll ensure that your printer continues to perform at its very best. Each cartridge prints up to 1,500 pages (approx. cartridge yield is declared in accordance with ISO/IEC 24711).

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LC432XL4PKS

By choosing these genuine LC432XL 4-pack high-yield ink cartridges containing black, cyan, magenta, and yellow, you’ll ensure that your printer continues to perform at its very best. Black prints up to 3,000 pages, while each colour cartridge prints up to 1,500 pages (approx. cartridge yield is declared in accordance with ISO/IEC 24711).

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LC432BK

By choosing this genuine LC432BK single pack black ink cartridge, you’ll ensure that your printer continues to perform at its very best. Prints up to 550 pages (approx. cartridge yield is declared in accordance with ISO/IEC 24711).

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LC432C

By choosing this genuine LC432C single pack cyan ink cartridge, you’ll ensure that your printer continues to perform at its very best. Prints up to 550 pages (approx. cartridge yield is declared in accordance with ISO/IEC 24711).

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LC432M

By choosing this genuine LC432M single pack magenta ink cartridge, you’ll ensure that your printer continues to perform at its very best. Prints up to 550 pages (approx. cartridge yield is declared in accordance with ISO/IEC 24711).

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LC432XLBK

By choosing this genuine LC432XLBK single pack high-yield black ink cartridge, you’ll ensure that your printer continues to perform at its very best. Prints up to 3,000 pages (approx. cartridge yield is declared in accordance with ISO/IEC 24711).

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LC432XLC

By choosing this genuine LC432XLC single pack high-yield cyan ink cartridge, you’ll ensure that your printer continues to perform at its very best. Prints up to 1,500 pages (approx. cartridge yield is declared in accordance with ISO/IEC 24711).

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LC432XLM

By choosing this genuine LC432XLM single pack high-yield magenta ink cartridge, you’ll ensure that your printer continues to perform at its very best. Prints up to 1,500 pages (approx. cartridge yield is declared in accordance with ISO/IEC 24711).

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LC432XLY

By choosing this genuine LC432XLY single pack high-yield yellow ink cartridge, you’ll ensure that your printer continues to perform at its very best. Prints up to 1,500 pages (approx. cartridge yield is declared in accordance with ISO/IEC 24711).

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LC432Y

By choosing this genuine LC432Y single pack yellow ink cartridge, you’ll ensure that your printer continues to perform at its very best. Prints up to 550 pages (approx. cartridge yield is declared in accordance with ISO/IEC 24711).

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The machine was tested in accordance with Appendix 2 of RAL-UZ-122:2006 Blue Angel criteria for Office Equipment with Printing Function (Printers, Copiers, Multifunction Devices) and found it satisfies air emissions.

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MFC-J6540DW Colour Inkjet A3 Multi-Function Printer

Key features

Overview

The Business Smart A3 all-in-one you can rely on

Is this the right printer for my needs?

Work connected, always

Specification Details

Features and Specifications

General

Brother Apps

Connectivity

Mobile connectivity

Copying

Dimensions & weights

Energy Consumption

Environmental

Faxing

In the box

Media specifications

Network

Operating systems & software

Paper handling

Printing

Scanning

Security features

Solutions

Supplies and accessories

Direct printing/scanning

Web connect

Rating and Reviews

Customer reviews

Supplies and Accessories

Supplies

LC4323PKS

By choosing these genuine LC432 3-pack ink cartridges containing cyan, magenta, and yellow, you’ll ensure that your printer continues to perform at its very best. Each cartridge prints up to 550 pages (approx. cartridge yield is declared in accordance with ISO/IEC 24711).

LC4324PKS

By choosing these genuine LC432 4-pack ink cartridges containing black, cyan, magenta, and yellow, you’ll ensure that your printer continues to perform at its very best. Each cartridge prints up to 550 pages (approx. cartridge yield is declared in accordance with ISO/IEC 24711).

LC432XL3PKS

By choosing these genuine LC432XL 3-pack high-yield ink cartridges containing cyan, magenta, and yellow, you’ll ensure that your printer continues to perform at its very best. Each cartridge prints up to 1,500 pages (approx. cartridge yield is declared in accordance with ISO/IEC 24711).

LC432XL4PKS

LC432BK

By choosing this genuine LC432BK single pack black ink cartridge, you’ll ensure that your printer continues to perform at its very best. Prints up to 550 pages (approx. cartridge yield is declared in accordance with ISO/IEC 24711).

LC432C

By choosing this genuine LC432C single pack cyan ink cartridge, you’ll ensure that your printer continues to perform at its very best. Prints up to 550 pages (approx. cartridge yield is declared in accordance with ISO/IEC 24711).

LC432M

By choosing this genuine LC432M single pack magenta ink cartridge, you’ll ensure that your printer continues to perform at its very best. Prints up to 550 pages (approx. cartridge yield is declared in accordance with ISO/IEC 24711).

LC432XLBK

By choosing this genuine LC432XLBK single pack high-yield black ink cartridge, you’ll ensure that your printer continues to perform at its very best. Prints up to 3,000 pages (approx. cartridge yield is declared in accordance with ISO/IEC 24711).

LC432XLC

By choosing this genuine LC432XLC single pack high-yield cyan ink cartridge, you’ll ensure that your printer continues to perform at its very best. Prints up to 1,500 pages (approx. cartridge yield is declared in accordance with ISO/IEC 24711).

LC432XLM

By choosing this genuine LC432XLM single pack high-yield magenta ink cartridge, you’ll ensure that your printer continues to perform at its very best. Prints up to 1,500 pages (approx. cartridge yield is declared in accordance with ISO/IEC 24711).

LC432XLY

By choosing this genuine LC432XLY single pack high-yield yellow ink cartridge, you’ll ensure that your printer continues to perform at its very best. Prints up to 1,500 pages (approx. cartridge yield is declared in accordance with ISO/IEC 24711).

LC432Y

By choosing this genuine LC432Y single pack yellow ink cartridge, you’ll ensure that your printer continues to perform at its very best. Prints up to 550 pages (approx. cartridge yield is declared in accordance with ISO/IEC 24711).

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